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Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 8 hours ago, XTreme said: Are you flying out @Slowlycatchymonkey? Yep this time because a ferry for two (with bikes) was well over a grand, flights £69 (rising to £150 by the time youve added the necessary baggage extras) so no contest. Getting up in 2 1/2 hours for the flight cos Mr Slowly doesnt like Ryan Air so much he’s prepared to get up at stupid oclock to avoid using them. We’ll see how long that embargo lasts 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Any update @Slowlycatchymonkey? Are you in the Kingdom of the Lazy Dago yet? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 hours ago, XTreme said: Any update @Slowlycatchymonkey? Are you in the Kingdom of the Lazy Dago yet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swagman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 3 hours ago, XTreme said: Any update @Slowlycatchymonkey? Are you in the Kingdom of the Lazy Dago yet? See you are a nosy bastard. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Swagman said: See you are a nosy bastard. Let's look at the facts here Keith! Cast your limited capacity mind back 18 months when we were on another forum! And you announced that you'd come down with Covid and were feeling really ill! Who was it that virtually every day followed it up by asking how you were feeling and how you were doing etc? And I think I'm right in saying I was the only one doing that on a regular basis! Was that being a nosey bastard? Or was it out of genuine concern to make sure you were OK? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 hours ago, XTreme said: Let's look at the facts here Keith! Cast your limited capacity mind back 18 months when we were on another forum! And you announced that you'd come down with Covid and were feeling really ill! Who was it that virtually every day followed it up by asking how you were feeling and how you were doing etc? And I think I'm right in saying I was the only one doing that on a regular basis! Was that being a nosey bastard? Or was it out of genuine concern to make sure you were OK? Has he got a bike you hoped would be left to you in his will? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, yen_powell said: Has he got a bike you hoped would be left to you in his will? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Seems like they're going from a Place in the Sun.........to a Place in the Shit! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swagman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 5 hours ago, XTreme said: Seems like they're going from a Place in the Sun.........to a Place in the Shit! Fuck em you keep em, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swagman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 8 hours ago, XTreme said: Let's look at the facts here Keith! Cast your limited capacity mind back 18 months when we were on another forum! And you announced that you'd come down with Covid and were feeling really ill! Who was it that virtually every day followed it up by asking how you were feeling and how you were doing etc? And I think I'm right in saying I was the only one doing that on a regular basis! Was that being a nosey bastard? Or was it out of genuine concern to make sure you were OK? I’ll never be ok Pete but thanks for the concern you showed me back then, you’re a diamond geezer, For a nosy bastard. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Swagman said: Fuck em you keep em, Bloody immigrants 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 54 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Bloody immigrants Well give us an update then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 10/09/2021 at 12:46, XTreme said: Any update @Slowlycatchymonkey? Are you in the Kingdom of the Lazy Dago yet? Yep all good TLDR It was a bit stressful but turned out dandy in the end. Yesterday was a bloody long day though. Up a 3am finished signing the contract etc at 9.15pm as the landlord didn’t finish work some way away in Madrid until 5. Came painfully close to missing our flight as the passenger locator form that aeromedical consulting supply isn’t correct for what’s needed to board so a very lengthy online form (that kept glitching and making you start again) had to be filled in and varified before they send you the QR code you have to have other end. I got stuck in security as I’d put a sewing machine in my hand luggage (yes I like doing girly shit like cooking and sewing) and the gate closing time soon passed. I asked the security guy if the gates usually close on time, he helpfully replied yes or often early. This was a bit stressful, especially as our checked bags had already gone through and would be landing in Spain without us Mr Slowly had given up all hope but but I persuaded him it was worth hoofing it the million miles to the gate as quickly as a fully loaded cabin bag complete with sewing machine, a leather bike jacket and an under seat bag with every heavy item you could find stuffed into it would allow. My swollen ankle can confirm trying to run in inflexible bike boots fully loaded with multiple heavy bags is not good for you The flight passed quickly due to all the adrenaline but sore and sitting in sweat drenched clothes heading towards a ‘feels like’ temperature of 35 degrees wasn’t on my to do list especially as I’d been laying kitchen flooring for the previous 3 days and my knees n back we’re already not happy, rest was what I craved Suddenly the ‘Pain in Spain’ took on new meaning and I felt I had probably made a mistake with this venture. I was also uncertain if I’d actually managed to book a car, Mr Slowly had been tasked with finding a car (because he wanted an automatic 5 door with more than 1litre) and appeared ashen on Thursday evening saying there was absolutely nothing at all available apart from one car with Sixt for £1800 I found a hire comparison website which had a car available for a third of that but as I was unfamiliar with ‘holidayautos.com’ I went directly to the car hire company ‘Thrifty’ who said nope sorry no availability for those dates. After checking tripadvisor I went ahead with holidayautos anyway but how exactly they had a Thrifty car available when Thrifty say they dont was more than a little concerning. I needn’t have worried, we arrived and the ‘Thrifty’ person was just lovely. She saw we had a lot of luggage and said “ooh um I’m going to upgrade you to a bigger car, no charge” so the piddly little 3 door manual was suddenly a 5 door automatic VW T-Cross (a small 4x4) so Mr Slowly is happy. We wasted time checking out the nearby supermarkets and picking up supplies until Pedro (no not that one the landlord one) arrived. Having been seriously shot in the foot once before by the phenomenon known as “absence of gating” (Id believed a nice online person was actually nice in real life) I was apprehensive about meeting him because he came across in his emails as a really nice guy. It turns out he is. Even Mr Slowly commented saying “He seems really decent” So at 9.30pm we finally kicked off our shoes and had a G&T and said “Cheers” Pedro said there was a water leak in the kitchen which he would get fixed as soon as possible, I thought “yer right” but this morning a plumber (who is also a nice bloke) turned up and fixed it. I don’t think the contrast between the shitshow getting here and the lovely reception could be greater, I woke up feeling pretty damn good. Mr Slowly is happy with the little house and the area we are in, apparently it’s not that well known as a tourist destination which judging from the pleasantness of the locals must be true. The sea, restaurants, cafes, pharmacy, some shops and a supermarket is all only a 5 minute walk so I think just maybe fingers crossed we maybe onto a winner 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I hope everything turns out good for you and Mr Slowly 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, boboneleg said: I hope everything turns out good for you and Mr Slowly Thanks, that’s lovely of you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Glad you got it sorted @Slowlycatchymonkey Ain't it strange walking up in Spain and thinking......I live here! Has anybody told you to go back where you came from yet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, XTreme said: Glad you got it sorted @Slowlycatchymonkey Ain't it strange walking up in Spain and thinking......I live here! Has anybody told you to go back where you came from yet? That part has definitely not sunk in yet and I don’t think it will completely until the holiday feeling wears off. Gonna find the pics of the place from the estate agent listing, not yet acclimatised so wandering around taking pics myself is not on the cards! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Congratulations on your new adventure. You'll have days when the doubts will arise, but a quick look at the UK news usually dispels any doubts! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 It’s a gated compound which initially didn’t appeal but the inside of the square with the pool and green grass is well maintained and secure so that (and tbh the really low rent) won me over. This is a screenshot from Google maps of the part that faces outside. Glad I’m renting, the responsibility for sorting things out in the property and dealing with tradesmen in a language I don’t understand can definitely wait! Tried multiple times to delete the below duplicated pic but it’s not having any of it. I’ll have one last go- nope bugger it! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Tried multiple times to delete the below duplicated pic but it’s not having any of it. I’ll have one last go- nope bugger it! Done! That looks a great location Caroline! And beware of the Brit knuckle draggers trying to buddy up to you and wanting to know your business! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, XTreme said: Done! That looks a great location Caroline! And beware of the Brit knuckle draggers trying to buddy up to you and wanting to know your business! Especially the one known as @XTreme 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Especially the one known as @XTreme Well I'm unlikely to be lurking about there cos I'm about 150 miles away! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, XTreme said: Well I'm unlikely to be lurking about there cos I'm about 150 miles away! Lucky escape for itchy @Slowlycatchymonkey then 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 That looks posh @Slowlycatchymonkey! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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